The drama of Boston’s two great fires, the Great Boston Fire of 1872, and Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942 and their surprising connection to Dover.

This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Great Boston Fire which swept through Boston for two days, leaving the downtown in ruins and population traumatized. 

Stephanie Schorow will recount the fire’s history from the foolish decisions that predicated it to the heroics of firefighters who fought it. The drama of Boston’s two great fires, the Great Boston Fire of 1872, and the Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942 and their surprising Dover connections will be captured in the talk. 

Stephanie Schorow is a journalist, writing instructor, and the author of eight nonfiction books on a variety of topics in Boston history, including The Great Boston Fire and The Cocoanut Grove Fire. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 9 – 7 : 0 0 PM 

Dover Town Library (Lower Level) 

56 Dedham Street, Dover, MA 

Free Entry and Refreshments